Still, this bleak and disturbing film concludes on a hopeful note, as two homeless young boys eagerly discuss their ambitions.

The problem of marketing a strong but bleak film is especially prevalent at this time of year, with heavyweight Oscar hopefuls everywhere.

Edward James Olmos reveals the prison drug scene and Los Angeles street gangs in a stark, bleak film.

The bleak, scrappy Icelandic film "Ingalo" centers on the sullen title character, a tough adolescent with an unhappy past.

The stage is set for Sonny to become the protagonist in "Hit Me," a bleak, rewarding film noir.

Together is just great, and I don't go with the idea that it's a bleak film.

The film's bleak, anti-establishment ending shocked audiences.

But too many of the lighter comedies are awfully light, which is part of why some of the bleaker films here warrant special attention.

But instead, Mr. Soderbergh decided to make bleaker films aimed at more limited audiences.

The bleak films shown at the festival range from serious ones, like "Happiness," to the imitative ones.